Pearls of Wisdom from Oyster Bay Church of Christ in Crawfordville, Florida

From the day the prophet Joel spoke of "multitudes in the valley of decision" (Joel 3:14) even down to the present moment, decisions have played a vital role in human life. When God made man, He gave him the ability to think, to reason, and to decide. Man's superiority is seen in his intellect and will. God created us with the ability to choose so that we could exercise the power of decision—choos...

What did you just see? There is an exercise we sometimes use in our situational awareness class. We tell the class to imagine the following situation. They have just stepped out of their car in the parking lot of a large shopping center. As they begin walking toward the entrance, they notice a man rushing out of the store, carrying a little girl with his hand over her mouth. As he heads toward his...

When the Children of Israel crossed the Jordan and settled in Canaan, the temptation to worship idols would be ever with them. Joshua, their leader, knew all too well their propensity to drift away from Jehovah and compromise with paganism. This had been their history even through the wilderness journey after God had miraculously and graciously delivered them from Egypt. As Joshua prepared to die,...

Jesus is the Savior, Redeemer, and the Prince of peace. He is the Light of the world and the embodiment of true love. But He is also a Stone of stumbling and a Rock of offense. Despite the image modern culture has constructed of an only gentle, loving, and conciliatory Christ, the real Christ offended and yet offends many who encounter Him. In this broadcast of Let the Bible Speak, we meet three k...

God charged the people of Israel of robbing Him of tithes and offerings and suffering as a result. But this broadcast of Let the Bible Speak is not really about financial offerings. This sermon is not an appeal for money nor a promise of wealth to those who give to religious enterprises. Tithing was an annual Old Testament practice involving bringing a portion of the people’s crops to the temple s...

In this challenging message, Robert Kornegay explores the fallout of the Fall in Genesis 3. He focuses on the specific questions God asked Adam and Eve after their disobedience, illustrating that God wasn't seeking information, but inviting a deep heart examination. The sermon bridges the gap between the Garden of Eden and the Great Judgment, asking us to consider whose voice we are truly obeying...

Hell is a real place, affirmed and described in the Word of God. Preachers used to warn people about this promised eternal judgment of sinners, but more modern trends have all but erased the word from the pulpit. In fact, you most often hear it only as a curse word. The Christian yearns for heaven and rightly shuns this abode of the wicked. There are a few things in hell, however, the we need. In...

The impending arrival of winter usually means some preparations to our homes, automobiles, and perhaps other things. The coming winter had a much more dire implication for the Apostle Paul. Locked in prison awaiting execution, Paul wrote an urgent appeal to his beloved friend and son in the faith, Timothy. In this broadcast of Let the Bible Speak, we consider the importance of doing some things in...

Thru the ages, God has made Himself known to man. His existence, majesty, and power are revealed in His creation but His mind and will have been communicated by His spoken word. The writer of Hebrews tells us that God’s many ways of speaking unto man since the beginning of time culminated in the revelation of His Son, Jesus Christ. Christ then chose and dispatched His apostles to make known this f...

Since the dawn of time, God has had chosen people through whom He worked His purposes in the world. The godly line, for example, can be traced from Seth to Christ in the Old Testament. In particular, God created a nation from the loins of Abraham constituting His chosen people in that dispensation. They were separated from all other nations of the earth, selected by God for service in His plan to...

If we could communicate with the dead, what would they say? God has not given us nor those on the other side that ability. There are, however, at least three occasions in scripture where the dead are recorded as speaking. From these three conversations, we learn many vital lessons about living and dying. In this broadcast of Let the Bible Speak, we listen to three Voices From The Grave. ******* He...

A recent national headline raises questions for thousands of people about their baptisms. An Arizona priest performed the rite for more than twenty years and now the Catholic church has invalidated those baptisms due to an error when they were performed. In this broadcast of Let the Bible Speak, we consider what the bible teaches about baptism and why some are invalid according to the scriptures....

The world often views God’s timing as "slackness" or indifference, but the Bible reveals a much different reality. As the elements prepare to melt with fervent heat, our focus must shift from what we possess to who we are becoming. This message explores the practical steps of spiritual transformation and the necessity of constant recommitment. -- To be conformed to the image of Christ is an ongoin...

In "The Lost Christ," Todd Bernard digs beneath the surface of Luke 2 to reveal a sobering truth: sincerity is no substitute for the presence of God. Just as Mary and Joseph traveled an entire day's journey assuming Jesus was among their relatives, many today are moving through life assuming they are in fellowship with Christ while He remains at the "origin"—the Word. This message serves as a spir...

From casinos to online gaming to sports betting to state lotteries, gambling is becoming more accepted in society. What constitutes gambling and does it violate the bible’s teaching? In this broadcast of Let the Bible Speak, we take up the question: What’s Wrong With Gambling? ******* Hear more messages and find out more about Oyster Bay Church of Christ in Crawfordville, FL on our website: https:...

In this episode, Todd Bernard explores the "Gospel Call" not as a singular event, but as a lifelong commitment with specific personal responsibilities. He breaks down the biblical mandates to be saints, to walk in fellowship, and to pursue holiness with the intensity of an athlete or a soldier. By examining the literal facts of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, Bernard illustrates why...

Finding Clarity in the Light of God In this teaching, Robert Kornegay explores the profound declaration in 1 John 1:5 that "God is light and in Him is no darkness at all." He challenges the common struggle of trying to balance a life of faith with hidden sin, explaining that true fellowship with God and others is only possible when we align ourselves entirely with His unchanging character. By look...

There are several notable roads mentioned in the bible and great events took place along them. Some pathways led to ruin such as the road Lot took to Sodom and the road that led Saul to Endor. Other roads spoken of in the New Testament led to lives being changed for the better. In this broadcast of Let the Bible Speak, we are reminded of four roads that every person who would follow Christ is call...

What does the church believe and why? Some will say this question is so broad that it would be difficult to provide a succinct answer. Others will want ask which church is under consideration. Yet, others might recite a creedal statement summarizing the set of beliefs held to by a denomination. This exposes one of the root problems in ‘Christendom’ today. As we learn in this broadcast of Let the B...

As we continue a look at Paul’s teaching to Titus about the grace of God, we see three more facets of God’s unmerited favor that will enrich our spiritual lives. His grace is not only redeeming grace, but it is reaching, reforming, and rejoicing grace. We explain in part 2 of our study: The Grace of God. ******* Hear more messages and find out more about Oyster Bay Church of Christ in Crawfordvill...

Should funds from the church treasury be used for building upkeep? ******* Hear more messages and find out more about Oyster Bay Church of Christ in Crawfordville, FL on our website: https://www.oysterbaychurchofchrist.org/ And here: https://pearlsofwisdomonline.org/

What exactly should church treasury funds be used for...and NOT used for? ******* Hear more messages and find out more about Oyster Bay Church of Christ in Crawfordville, FL on our website: https://www.oysterbaychurchofchrist.org/ And here: https://pearlsofwisdomonline.org/

What exactly is repentance? ******* Hear more messages and find out more about Oyster Bay Church of Christ in Crawfordville, FL on our website: https://www.oysterbaychurchofchrist.org/ And here: https://pearlsofwisdomonline.org/

In the Christian journey, suffering is not a detour from glory. It is often the road that leads to it. ******* Hear more messages and find out more about Oyster Bay Church of Christ in Crawfordville, FL on our website: https://www.oysterbaychurchofchrist.org/ And here: https://pearlsofwisdomonline.org/

The Lord's Supper is one of the most sacred practices in the Christian faith. ******* Hear more messages and find out more about Oyster Bay Church of Christ in Crawfordville, FL on our website: https://www.oysterbaychurchofchrist.org/ And here: https://pearlsofwisdomonline.org/